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androgynous

/ænˈdrɒdʒ.ɪ.nəs/

Traduction: Décrit une personne ou une chose possédant à la fois des traits masculins et féminins, ou qui n'est ni clairement masculin ni clairement féminin.

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adjective

/ænˈdrɒdʒ.ɪ.nəs/C1formal
  • frDécrit une personne ou une chose possédant à la fois des traits masculins et féminins, ou qui n'est ni clairement masculin ni clairement féminin.

Describes a person or thing that has both male and female characteristics, or is neither distinctly masculine nor feminine.

  1. Having both male and female characteristicsB2formal

    Exhibiting a combination of both masculine and feminine traits, often in appearance or identity.

    frandrogyne

    • The model's androgynous look made her popular in the fashion industry.
    • Many ancient deities were depicted as androgynous beings.
    • The singer's androgynous style challenges traditional gender norms.

    Synonymesepiceneunisex

    Antonymesfemininemasculine

  2. Having both male and female reproductive organsC1formal

    Possessing both male and female sex organs, typically with a predominantly female external appearance.

    frandrogyne (biologie)

    • Some species of fish are naturally androgynous, changing sex as needed.
    • The doctor explained that the patient was androgynous due to a rare genetic condition.
    • Androgynous plants can produce both male and female flowers.
Formes
  • more androgynous comparative form
  • most androgynous superlative form